He surely is the most reknowned Italian drummer abroad, boasting important collaborations with artists inside and outside the jazz world.
In 1983 he was number one in the monthly magazine Fare Musica poll as best Italian drummer. In 1983 and 1987 with the group Lingomania he was the Top Jazz poll winner of the magazine Musica Jazz in the Best group category. In 1988, 1989, 1990 he came first in the drummer category of âYour favouritesâ Guitar Club poll. In 2007, 2009 and 2010 he was voted as thebest drummer in the Musica Jazz poll. In 1993 he made two didactic videos âBatteria vol. 1 e 2â. He was the artistic director of the Jazz in progress project at Teatro dellâAngelo in Rome. For over twelve years he taught drums and ensemble music at the Siena Jazz seminaries. He attended Santa Cecilia Conservatoryin Rome and the Conservatory in LâAquila. He holds the chair of jazz drums at Santa Cecilia Conservatory in Rome.